Justice · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Justice.
- Active listings
- 19
- Median list
- $380K
- Avg time on market
- 33 days
- Sold · last year
- 0
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About the community
Living in Justice.
Justice is one of southwest Cook County's quieter, more affordable villages, a community of about 12,600 people that grew up along Archer Avenue, one of the oldest roads in the region. Buyers come here for the value, with a median home price around $220,000, well below the Chicago-area average, and a mix of modest single-family homes and townhomes. The village sits right against the Cook County forest preserves and the Des Plaines River corridor, so green space and trails are never far. Commuters appreciate the location, with Interstate 55, the Stevenson, and Interstate 294, the Tri-State, both close, plus Pace bus service across the Southland. Families here feed into Indian Springs School District 109 for grades K-8 and Argo Community High School in nearby Summit.
At a glance
Incorporated 1911
Justice was established in 1911 and grew along historic Archer Avenue.
~12,600 residents
The 2020 census recorded a population of 12,600 in the village.
~$220,000 median home price
Justice home values run well below the Cook County and Illinois medians.
Forest preserve adjacent
The village sits beside Cook County forest preserves and the Des Plaines River corridor.
Archer Avenue (IL 171)
A major regional arterial and one of the oldest roads in Cook County runs through town.
Historic cemeteries
Resurrection, Bethania, and Lithuanian National cemeteries shaped the area's early growth and folklore.
District 109 plus Argo HS
K-8 students attend Indian Springs SD 109; high schoolers go to Argo Community High School District 217.
About 2.9 square miles
Justice is a compact village of roughly 2.88 square miles in southwest Cook County.
What’s close
Justice sits in southwest Cook County, roughly 17 to 20 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, wedged between the Des Plaines River forest preserves and the inner-ring suburbs.
- County and region
- Southwest Cook County, in the Chicago metro area.
- Neighboring towns
- Bordered by Hickory Hills, Bridgeview, Bedford Park, and Willow Springs.
- Main corridor
- Archer Avenue, Illinois Route 171, runs through the village and ties it to the southwest side.
- Nearby interstates
- I-55, the Stevenson, and I-294, the Tri-State, are just east near LaGrange Road.
- Distance to the Loop
- About 17 miles straight-line, roughly 19.5 road miles, a 25 to 30 minute drive off-peak.
- ZIP and area code
- Mostly ZIP 60458, area code 708.
What it’s actually like to live here
Life in Justice is low-key and value-oriented. This is a working-class, family-friendly village where homes are modest and affordable and the pace is suburban-quiet. The Justice Park District maintains neighborhood parks and a community center, with playgrounds and open fields giving families places to gather close to home. Archer Avenue carries most of the local commerce, with everyday shops, restaurants, and services along the corridor.
The big draw for outdoor-minded residents is proximity to the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Bemis Woods, just west of town, offers paved and unpaved trails, picnic groves, a canoe launch on Salt Creek, and the Go Ape treetop adventure course, while the broader Des Plaines River preserve system provides miles of trails for hiking and biking. Add easy expressway and Pace bus access to the rest of the Southland and the city, and Justice works well for people who want green space and a short commute without a premium price tag.
Neighborhoods
Detailed Justice community pages coming soon.
Browse the listings above. Detailed neighborhood pages with market stats, school info, and lifestyle take-downs land here as we roll them out.
Schools
Districts serving Justice.
Boundary lines do shift. Always confirm in writing for a specific address before writing an offer.
- SD109Grades PreK – 8
Indian Springs School District 109
Schools serving the area
- Wilkins Junior High School
- Brodnicki Elementary School
- Gladness V. Player Early Childhood Center
Elementary and middle school students from Justice attend Indian Springs SD 109, headquartered in Justice. The district also serves parts of Bridgeview.
- CHSD217Grades 9 – 12
Argo Community High School District 217
Schools serving the area
- Argo Community High School (Summit)
High school students from Justice attend Argo Community High School in neighboring Summit. The district also draws from Summit, Bedford Park, Bridgeview, Willow Springs, and part of Hickory Hills.
Around town
What there is to do in Justice.
A handful of the places people who live here actually use. Not a directory.
- Parks
Bemis Woods
A large Forest Preserves of Cook County site just west of Justice with paved and unpaved trails, picnic groves, a Salt Creek canoe launch, and the Go Ape treetop adventure course.
- Culture
Resurrection Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum
An expansive Catholic cemetery dating to 1904, known for its mosaics and a large statue of Pope John Paul II, and tied to local Resurrection Mary folklore.
- Culture
Bethania Cemetery
A dignified, meticulously maintained cemetery established in 1894 in the heart of Justice, one of the historic Archer Avenue burial grounds.
- Culture
Lithuanian National Cemetery
A non-denominational cemetery opened in 1911 on Kean Avenue that has served the Lithuanian American community for over a century.
- Family
Justice Park District
Local parks and a community center, including Gottwald Memorial playground and Veteran's Park, run by the Justice Park District.
- Parks
Forest Preserves of Cook County
The county preserve network bordering Justice offers thousands of acres of trails, woods, and waterways for hiking, biking, and birding.
Getting around
Commute + transit from Justice.
MetraHeritage Corridor line
- Stations: Willow Springs
- Terminal: Chicago Union Station
- Distance: 17.5 miles to downtown Chicago
DriveBy car
- Routes: Archer Avenue / IL 171 · LaGrange Road / US 45 · I-55 (Stevenson Expressway) · I-294 (Tri-State Tollway)
- Chicago Loop: ~28 min
By the numbers
Justice taxes + market stats.
Property tax rates vary by exact township and assessor district. Confirm per address before pricing a purchase.
Property tax rate
2.63%
effective avg
Sales tax
10.00%
combined
Median sold price
$295,000
MRED · last 12 mo (93 sales)
Median household income
$57,523
ACS
How Justice got here
A bit of history.
Justice was established and incorporated in 1911, taking shape along Archer Avenue, a route that began as a Native American trail and is one of the oldest roads in Cook County. According to local accounts, the village earned its name during a heated naming meeting when a frustrated attendee banged his fist on the table and shouted for justice. In its early decades the village functioned largely as a bedroom community with few business establishments, set among farmland and cemeteries.
Much of Justice's character was shaped by the large cemeteries established in the area around the turn of the 20th century, including Bethania Cemetery in 1894 and Resurrection Catholic Cemetery founded in 1904, along with the Lithuanian National Cemetery, which opened in 1911. These cemeteries drew visitors from Chicago and helped spur early commerce, including picnic groves and taverns catering to travelers along Archer Avenue. Today the village is home to hundreds of small businesses and has grown into a steady residential community of roughly 12,600 people.
The questions buyers actually ask
Justice FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Justice. If yours isn't here, text 815-355-0582, same-day reply.
- What school districts serve Justice, IL?
- K-8 students attend Indian Springs School District 109, headquartered in Justice, and high school students go to Argo Community High School in District 217 in neighboring Summit. Confirm assignment per address.
- How long is the commute from Justice to downtown Chicago?
- The Loop is about 17 miles away, roughly 19.5 road miles, generally a 25 to 30 minute drive off-peak, with I-55 and I-294 close by. The Metra Heritage Corridor stops at nearby Willow Springs, about 17.5 miles from Union Station.
- What are property taxes like in Justice?
- Justice has a median effective property tax rate of about 2.63 percent, which is higher than the Illinois state median, on a median home value near $220,000. Pull the actual bill for the specific address to confirm.
- How much do homes cost in Justice?
- The median home price in Justice is around $220,000, notably below the Cook County and Illinois medians, which makes it one of the more affordable southwest suburbs for first-time and value-focused buyers.
- Where should I look for homes in Justice?
- Most of Justice is a single ZIP code, 60458, with modest single-family homes and townhomes spread along and off Archer Avenue. Neighborhoods near the forest preserves and parks tend to be the quietest.
- What is the character of Justice like?
- Justice is a small, working-class, family-oriented village of about 12,600 known for affordability, historic Archer Avenue, several large historic cemeteries, and easy access to Cook County forest preserves.
- Is there public transit in Justice?
- Yes. Pace operates several bus routes connecting Justice across the Chicago Southland, and the Metra Heritage Corridor line is accessible at the nearby Willow Springs station, though it runs limited weekday service.
Nearby
Towns next to Justice.
If you’re cross-shopping the area, these are the places that border Justice.
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